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Brood of Angels Square Pattern

Brood of Angels Square Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Designed for experienced crocheters, these patterns involve intricate designs and complex techniques to challenge and inspire.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Brood of Angels Square Pattern

This pattern creates the Brood of Angels Square — a layered, floral square with textured petals, puff stitches, and post stitches to build depth. The design includes two suggested colorways and detailed photos to guide placement and stitch technique. You will work in rounds with several special stitches and finishing instructions for a neat, professional edge.

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Includes step-by-step photo guides and right- and left-handed notes for tricky rounds. Finish with wet or steam blocking for best drape and definition.

Why You'll Love This Brood of Angels Square Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it builds a beautiful dimensional flower square one thoughtful round at a time. I enjoy how the mix of puff, post, and cluster stitches creates rich texture that looks like a small crochet sculpture. The two colorways shown give you instant inspiration to experiment with other palettes, and the clear photos make the more complex rounds approachable. This design is a joyful way to practice advanced stitch combinations while creating a piece that shines on its own or as part of a larger project.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to switch colors to create a totally different mood for this square; try soft pastels for a vintage feel or saturated jewel tones for impact.

I often make the square larger by repeating border rounds or changing to a bulkier yarn and larger hook for a chunky version.

I like to substitute different yarn textures — try a cotton for crisp stitch definition or a merino blend for softer drape.

Try changing the placement of the accent color (the small round color) to the outer rounds for a reverse focal effect.

If you want a mini version for keychains or ornaments, use fingering yarn and a small hook and follow the same stitch sequence scaled down.

I sometimes add a small embroidered center or seed bead in the flower center to make each square unique.

For a blanket, alternate the two provided colorways so the joins look intentional and rhythmic across the layout.

Try substituting the puff stitch with a bobble or cluster if you prefer a different raised texture.

If you want more structure, add a light interfacing or backing fabric when using the square in bags or wall art.

I also recommend experimenting with different corner treatments — convert the final rounds into rounded corners for a softer overall shape.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during complex rounds leads to lost placement; place a marker at every indicated start and key ch-1/ch-2 spaces to stay oriented. ✗ Failing to watch the tutorial for the dc2tog placement causes mismatched stitches; pause the video and practice the move before continuing. ✗ Working puff stitches too tightly flattens the texture; keep a loose tension for puff loops and even them out with your hook before finishing the stitch. ✗ Not folding and working behind rounds as instructed will change stitch alignment; follow the fold-and-work directions carefully for correct layering and shape. ✗ Cutting yarn too short at color changes makes weaving ends difficult; leave a longer tail when changing colors for easier joining and finishing.

Brood of Angels Square Pattern

Make a richly textured, floral-inspired crochet square with clear step-by-step rounds and photo guidance. This pattern uses worsted-weight yarns and layered stitches to create a dimensional motif you can mix-and-match in colorways. Perfect for advanced crocheters who love detail and creative colorwork, the square works beautifully into blankets, cushions, or as a focal motif for projects.

Advanced 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Brood of Angels Square Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight #4), 100% cotton - used for many Colorway 1 and 2 spots (no specific gram amounts listed)
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    Yarn Bee ~ Tweed Indeed (Worsted Weight #4), 46% acetate, 46% cotton, 6% viscose, 2% polyester - used for Golden Tweed accents
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    Yarn Bee ~ Must Be Merino (Worsted Weight #4), 50% merino wool, 25% acrylic, 25% nylon - used for teal/merino accents
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    Colorway 1 examples: A - Hot Orchid (I Love This Cotton); B - Golden Tweed (Yarn Bee Tweed Indeed); C - Teal (Yarn Bee Must Be Merino); D - Mulberry (I Love This Cotton); E - Antique Cream (I Love This Cotton); F - Rosy (I Love This Cotton)
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    Colorway 2 examples: A - Stonewash (I Love This Cotton); B - Ivory (I Love This Cotton); C - Curry (I Love This Cotton); D - Rosy II (I Love This Cotton); E - Pistache (I Love This Cotton); F - Bright Citrus (I Love This Cotton)

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm
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    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
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    Stitch markers (multiple)
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    Yarn darning needle for weaving ends
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    Scissors
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    Blocking pins and blocking mat
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    Wet block or steam block tools
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    Optional: tapestry needle and pins for assembly

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— Brood of Angels Square :

Info :

Hook/Finished and Blocked Size: 4.5 mm, 11"; 5.00 mm, 12". Crochet Terms: US terminology throughout. Skill Level: Advanced.

Infos :

Yarn and Colors Used: I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight), 100% cotton; Yarn Bee ~ Tweed Indeed (Worsted Weight), 46% acetate, 46% cotton, 6% viscose, 2% polyester; Yarn Bee ~ Must Be Merino (Worsted Weight), 50% merino wool, 25% acrylic, 25% nylon. Colorway listings shown in pattern.

Info :

Additional Items Needed: Stitch markers and yarn darning needle.

Round 1 :

In double magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1 of rnd); [hdc, ch 1] 7 times; cut yarn, invisible join; Counts: 8 hdc, 8 ch-1 sp (16 total)

Round 2 :

If you have difficulty working Option 1, please use Option 2. Option 1: Turn to back AND starting in any ch-1 sp, *puff in ch-1 sp; ch 2, sk NEXT hdc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 puff, 8 ch-2 sp (24 total). Option 2: Starting in any ch-1 sp, *puff in ch-1 sp; ch 2, sk NEXT hdc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 puff, 8 ch-2 sp (24 total) ~ Rnd 2 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 3 :

I recommend watching the video for this rnd before starting. Option 1: Turn to front AND starting in any ch-2 sp, Option 2: Starting in any ch-2 sp. Both options, continue: Note: the 1st dc of the dc2tog is always worked behind the previous dc2tog and st between dc2tog is skipped. • dc2tog, working in ch-2 sp before and after puff, ch 1; • [dc2tog, working in previously skipped puff and NEXT puff, ch 1; dc2tog, working in previously worked ch-2 sp and NEXT ch-2 sp, ch 1] 7 times; • dc2tog, working in previously skipped puff and from the front in NEXT puff, ch 1; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 dc2tog, 16 ch-1 sp (32 total) ~ Rnd 3 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 4 :

I recommend watching the video before starting this rnd. Starting in any ch-1 sp, *HPS in ch-1 sp, ch 1; sk NEXT dc2tog; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 HPS, 16 ch-1 sp (32 total) ~ Rnd 4 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 5 :

Working behind rnd 4 and in rnd 3 dc2tog only, start in any dc2tog, *working in BL and 3LP as one, hdc in dc2tog, ch 2; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 BLhdc, 16 ch-2 sp (48 total) ~ Rnd 5 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 6 :

Starting in any BLhdc, *sc in BLhdc; ch 2, sk NEXT ch-2 sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 sc, 16 ch-2 sp (48 total) ~ Rnd 6 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 7 :

Starting in any ch-2 sp, *[tr, ch 1] 5 times in ch-2 sp-place st marker in 4th ch-1 sp; sk NEXT sc, ([tr, ch 1] 5 times) in NEXT ch-2 sp; sk NEXT sc, place st marker in ch-2 sp of rnd 5 directly below, sk NEXT ch-2 sp; sc in NEXT sc; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-2 sp and sc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 4 sc, 40 tr, 44 ch-1 sp (88 total) ~ Rnd 7 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 8 :

Starting in ch-1 marked sp of rnd 7-remove marker, * (2 hdc) in ch-1 sp; sk NEXT tr, (dc, ch 2, dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp-place st marker in ch-2 sp; sk NEXT tr [(2 hdc) in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT tr] 2 times; [(2 dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT tr] 2 times; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; sc in NEXT ch-1 sp directly below AND between 2 HPS of rnd 4- there will be 4 HPS between scs, ch 1; working behind rnd 7, sc in NEXT ch-2 marked sp of rnd 5-do not remove marker; ch 1, sk NEXT (sc, ch-1 sp); [sk NEXT tr, (2 dc) in NEXT ch-1 sp] 2 times; sk NEXT tr, (2 hdc) in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT tr; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 8 sc, 32 hdc, 40 dc, 12 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 sp (100 total/25 per side) ~ Rnd 8 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 9 :

I recommend watching the video before starting this rnd. Working from the back of rnd 7 only, start in tr immediately before any (dc, ch 2, dc) marked st of rnd 8-do not remove marker, *[working in rnd 7 tr, hdc in BL and 3LP of tr as one, hdc in tr, ch 1; sk all sts to NEXT tr] 5 times-place st marker in 5th ch-1 sp; sk all sts to marked st of rnd 5; working in marked st of rnd 5, dc to the left of sc (right, if left-handed) in rnd 8-remove marker; ch 1, sk NEXT (sc, ch 1, tr); [BLhdc in 3LP of NEXT tr, ch 1, sk all sts to NEXT tr] 3 times; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 32 BLhdc, 4 dc, 36 ch-1 sp (72 total) ~ Rnd 9 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 10 :

Starting in ch-1 marked sp of rnd 9, *dtr in ch-1 marked sp of rnd 9-remove marker, ch 1; X-st using the NEXT Unworked ch-1 sp and previously worked ch-1 sp - for the exact placement of the X-st I recommend looking at rnd 10 picture or watching the video; ch 1, dtr in previously worked ch-1 sp; sk NEXT hdc, (2 tr) in ch-1 sp; [sk NEXT hdc, (2 dc) in ch-1 sp] 2 times; ch 1, sk NEXT (hdc, ch-1 sp, hdc); [(2 dc) in ch-1 sp, sk NEXT hdc] 2 times; (2 tr) in NEXT ch-1 sp, sk NEXT hdc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 32 dc, 16 tr, 8 dtr, 12 ch-1 sp, 4 X-st (72 total) ~ Rnd 10 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 11 :

Use Option 4 if you find working Option 3 is too difficult or you prefer the look of Option 4. Option 3: Starting in ch-2 sp of any X-st, *(4 tr) in ch-2 sp of X-st; ch 1, sk NEXT (dtr, ch-1 sp); BPdc around NEXT dtr and tr; BPhdc around NEXT tr and 4 dc; mod X-st in ch-2 marked sp of rnd 8-remove marker; sk NEXT ch-1 sp, BPhdc around NEXT 4 dc and tr; BPdc around NEXT tr and dtr; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp and dtr; tr in NEXT ch-2 sp of X-st; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 40 BPhdc, 8 dc, 16 BPdc, 20 tr, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps (100 total) ~ Rnd 11 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos. Option 4: Starting in ch-2 sp of any X-st, *(4 tr) in ch-2 sp of X-st; ch 1, sk NEXT (dtr, ch-1 sp); BPdc around 2 sts; BPhdc around 5 sts; (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 sp marked st of rnd 8-remove marker; sk ch-1 sp, BPhdc around NEXT 5 sts; BPdc around NEXT 2 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT (ch-1 sp, dtr); tr in NEXT ch-2 sp of X-st; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 40 BPhdc, 8 dc, 16 BPdc, 20 tr, 8 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps (100 total)

Round 12 :

Starting in 2nd BPdc after any group of 5 tr, *dc in 6 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT mod X-st OR NEXT (dc, ch 2, dc); dc in NEXT 7 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; [3dc-cluster in NEXT tr, ch 1] 5 times; sk NEXT ch-1 sp, dc in NEXT BPdc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 56 dc, 20 3dc-cluster, 28 ch-1 sp (104 total) ~ Rnd 12 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 13 :

In this rnd use the same option used in rnd 11. Option 3: Starting around 2nd dc of any side, *FPhdc around 6 sts, ch 1; (5 dc) in NEXT ch-2 sp of rnd 11 mod X-st; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; FPhdc around NEXT 7 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; Option 4: Starting around 2nd dc of any side, *FPhdc around 6 sts, ch 1; (5 dc) in NEXT ch-2 sp of rnd 11; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; FPhdc around NEXT 7 sts; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; Both options, continue: [FPdc around NEXT 3dc-cluster, ch 2, sk NEXT ch-1 sp] 4 times; FPdc around NEXT 3dc-cluster; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; FPhdc around NEXT st; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 56 FPhdc, 20 dc, 20 FPdc, 16 ch-1 sp, 16 ch-2 sp (144 total) ~ Rnd 13 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 14 :

Work in rnd 12 only and start in ch-1 sp between 1st and 2nd 3dc-cluster of any side. In the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th bullet points below, fold ch-2 sp of rnd 13 to the back, working dc2tog in rnd 12 ch-1 sps and in front of rnd 13 FPdc: *work dc2tog in ch-1 sp AND NEXT ch-1 sp, ch 2; [work dc2tog in previously worked ch-1 sp and NEXT UNworked ch-1 sp, ch 2] 2 times; work dc2tog in previously worked ch-1 sp and NEXT UNworked ch-1 sp; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 dc; working behind rnd 13, hdc in NEXT 2 sts; dc in NEXT 3 sts-place st marker in 2nd dc; ch 1, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; dc in NEXT 3 sts; hdc in NEXT 2 dc; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 dc; work dc2tog in NEXT rnd 12 ch-1 sp and NEXT ch-1 sp; ch 2; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 16 hdc, 24 dc, 20 dc2tog, 12 ch-1 sp, 16 ch-2 sp (104 total) ~ Rnd 14 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 15 :

Starting in 2nd marked dc of rnd 14, *sc in 2 dc-move marker to place it around 1st worked dc of rnd 14, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; working under both ch-1 sps before and after (5 dc) of rnd 13, FPdc around NEXT group of 5 dc, sk NEXT ch-1 sp; sc in NEXT 3 dc; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 hdc of rnd 14; In the NEXT 4 bullet points, fold ch-2 of rnd 14 to the back, insert hook from front-to-back and pull ch-2 of rnd 13 to the front: (4 tr) in NEXT Unworked ch-1 sp of rnd 13; sk ALL sts across to NEXT ch-2 sp of rnd 13; [(4 tr) in NEXT Unworked ch-2 sp of rnd 13; sk ALL sts across to NEXT ch-2 sp of rnd 13] 2 times, ch 2 as a corner; (4 tr) in NEXT Unworked ch-2 sp of rnd 13; sk ALL sts across to NEXT ch-2 sp of rnd 13; (4 tr) in NEXT Unworked ch-1 sp of rnd 13; ch 1, sk NEXT 2 hdc of rnd 14; sc in NEXT dc; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 24 sc, 4 FPdc, 96 tr, 8 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (132 total/33 per side) ~ Rnd 15 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 16 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, *(3 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in ch-2 corner sp; ch 1, sk NEXT 4 tr; working in 3LP, dc in NEXT 8 tr; ch 1, sk ch-1 sp; start around marked dc of rnd 14, and work FPtr around 1st, 2nd and 3rd dc-remove marker; FPdc around NEXT FPdc of rnd 15, FPtr around 4th, 5th and 6th dc of rnd 14; ch 1, sk ALL sts to NEXT tr of rnd 15; working in 3LP, dc in NEXT 8 tr; ch 1, sk NEXT 4 tr; tr in NEXT ch-2 corner sp; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 64 dc, 4 FPdc, 32 tr, 24 FPtr, 16 ch-1 sp, 4 ch-2 corner sp (140 total/35 per side) ~ Rnd 16 Right-Handed and Left-Handed Videos

Round 17 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in ch-2 corner sp; sc in NEXT 3 tr; hdc in NEXT tr and ch-1 sp; sc in NEXT 7 dc; hdc in NEXT dc; sk NEXT ch-1 sp; FPtr around NEXT 7 sts; sk NEXT ch-1 sp, hdc in NEXT dc; sc in NEXT 7 dc; hdc in NEXT ch-1 sp and tr; sc in NEXT 3 tr; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join. Counts: 88 sc, 24 hdc, 28 FPtr, 4 ch-2 corner sp (140 total/35 per side)

Round 18 :

Starting in any ch-2 corner sp, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; working in BL, dc in NEXT 14 sts; working in BL and 3LP as one, dc in NEXT 7 FPtr; working in BL, dc in NEXT 14 sts; repeat from * around; cut yarn, invisible join and weave in ALL yarn ends. Counts: 156 dc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (156 total/39 per side)

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends securely after the final round; use a yarn darning needle and weave through several stitches to anchor each tail and trim flush.
  • Blocking: pin your square to the blocking mat, gently wet block or steam block to open stitches and shape to the finished size; allow to dry completely before removing pins.
  • If joining multiple squares, arrange squares and pin to check color placement before seaming; use mattress stitch or whipstitch for a flat join.
  • When folding ch-2 spaces (as instructed in rnds 13–15), secure the folded ch-2 with a few small tacking stitches to maintain layered texture before blocking.
  • Use stitch markers to hold petals and layered pieces in place when checking symmetry prior to final blocking and joining.

Important Notes

  • 💡Instructions for ALL rounds start with a standing stitch and end with an invisible join to 2nd st of rnd unless instructed otherwise.
  • 💡Work right- and left-handed videos are referenced throughout for tricky rounds—watch them for stitch placement clarifications.
  • 💡Counts: Total chain spaces are included in the stitch count; corner chain spaces are not included in the total unless specified.

This beautiful Brood of Angels Square brings layered floral texture and color to any project, from blankets to cushions. The design pairs advanced stitches and clear photo guidance to make complex techniques approachable. Enjoy experimenting with the two provided colorways or create your own colorful combination to reflect your style. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished square measures approximately 11–12 inches blocked when using the recommended worsted weight yarns and 4.5–5.0 mm hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will affect the final size and drape—adjust hook size accordingly and swatch first.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated advanced, so experience with post stitches, clusters, puff stitches, and invisible joins is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this square in 12-15 hours depending on experience and how much time is spent on blocking and finishing.

Are there resources for tricky stitch placements?

Yes, the pattern references right- and left-handed videos for specific rounds (Rnd 2, Rnd 3, Rnd 4, etc.) which are recommended for difficult placements like dc2tog and X-st.